Door Quote by Clarissa Pinkola Estés
““I’ll tell you right now, the doors to the world of the wild Self are few but precious. If you have a deep scar, that is a door, if you have an old, old story, that is a door. If you love the sky and the water so much you almost cannot bear it, that is a door. If you yearn for a deeper life, a full life, a sane life, that is a door.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Women Who Run With the Wolves, by Clarissa Pinkola Estés, 1992
Deep wounds and yearning open pathways to authentic, fuller living.
In simple terms: Scars and longing open doors to deeper life.
Key Takeaway
Embrace pain and longing as guides.
Themes
healing
self‑discovery
spirituality
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative writing
- spiritual practice
- personal growth
Key Concepts
psychology
myth
transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- What scar has become a doorway for you?
- How can yearning be channeled positively?
A Different Perspective
Not all pain leads to growth; doors may be hard to enter.
